ABOUT
Strong subsurface technical leader and multidisciplined geoscientist with an evident can-do attitude focused on distilling and deliver direct business and investment decisions, through high energy and good humor.
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Pragmatic technical thinker who prioritizes End-to-End Integration of all available data and perspectives.
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Geosciences/Geophysics Technical assurer (Shell ‘’TA2’’) exposed to a wide range of value propositions and priorities from Exploration and Development of hydrocarbon resources to Carbon Capture & Storage - New Energies.
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Behavioral differentiators: highly energetic integrator, influencer, motivator, adaptable coach/mentor.
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LEADERSHIP & BEHAVIORS
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Project Planning & Management
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Integrated Problem solving
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Strategic Decision Making
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Relationship Building
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Coaching & Mentoring
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Adaptable Influencer
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
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2D/3D/4D Seismic Interpretation
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Seismic lithologies & fluids effects
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Reservoir Characterization & Modelling
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Characterization of geological storage
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Seismic attributes & data conditioning
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Seismic-to-well matching – T/Z conversion
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Field Development & Near Field Exploration
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Well Planning & Execution
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Subsurface Process Safety
SOFTWARES
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GeoSigns (Shell)
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Petrel
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Landmark DSG & PS-Pro
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RokDoc
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ArcGIS Pro
WORK EXPERIENCE
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2021 - Present
Pcpal. Decarbonisation strategies & Carbon Storage Consultant
Asia Pacific Energy Solutions (APES) – Energy Evolution
Decarbonisation methodologies tailor-made for each client, emphasizing on business attractive and profitable investments.
Independent third-party verification of safety and technical suitability of Geological CO2 storage sites aiming to mature prospective CO2 Storage resources to marketable volumes.
- Subcontracted by Halliburton to advise on a regional screening for suitable CO2 storage sites for an important NOC in SE Asia.
- Subcontracted by DNV as an independent technical reviewer of site feasibility leading to issuing a certification of conformity to the International requirements for CO2 storage in ISO 27914:2017. Example here.
- Subcontracted by Fugro GB North Marine Ltd to advise the British Geological Survey on a proportionate and commercial Monitoring plan for a planned CO2 storage test-bed.
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2022 - Present
Committee member & Reviewer
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Technical specifications 5373:2022, Carbon dioxide capture, transportation and geological storage (CCS) — Quantification and verification of emission reductions
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2022 - Present
Advisory Board member
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2020 - 2021
Sr. Geoscientist - Carbon Capture & Storage advisor
Shell Global Solutions
The Netherlands (Remote)
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2018 - 2020
Sr. Geophysicist – Shell Subsurface Coordinator and advisor
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Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage
Norske Shell (Equinor secondment)
Norway
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2016 - 2018
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2012 - 2016
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2007 - 2012
OLDER EXPERIENCE - NEAR SURFACE GEOPHYSICS & NON-SEISMIC METHODS
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2006 - 2007
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2006
Geophysicist. Non-seismic methods
T&A Survey
Netherlands
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2004 - 2005
Department of Geochemistry, Petrology and Geological Prospecting - Universitat de Barcelona
Spain
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2002 - 2004
Jr. Geophysicist
TRX Consulting C.A.
Venezuela
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2000 - 2001
Assitant Borehole Geophysics
Schlumberger
Venezuela
EDUCATION
2005 - 2007
Technische Universiteit Delft
MSc Applied Earth Sciences (Hon.)
Netherlands
2003 - 2004
Universitat de Barcelona
Master in Geology
Spain
1997 - 2002
Universidad Simon Bolivar
Engineering in Geophysics
Venezuela